LAPGEAR Designer Lap Desk with Phone Holder and Device Ledge - Aqua Trellis - Fits up to 15.6 Inch Laptops - Style No. 45422

using quite regularly and working well

Perfect size for laptop and iPad work area and easy to lift from room to room. Doesn’t take up too much space and appears well made. Was a good present for my daughter for her studies.

Look, you probably bought this like me because of Wirecutter and the rave reviews. But here's the downside: after months of regular use, it's pretty much shot. These aren't reviews from actual longer-run users. The padding—ultimately cheap Styrofoam pebbles—just isn't for the long run. The truth is, you're buying a glorified bean bag (an okay one), essentially filled with packing material. For occasional use, it's fine. But, if you actually write or use this for regular work, it's not up for the task. It will eventually become just a board. Most rave reviews are from the unboxing, not actual long run use.

Present for grandchild- cheap looking and not as good as anticipated. Will be extra careful about buying online in future.

I loved the look of this lap desk when I saw it because I knew it would perfectly fit with my bedroom decor. My biggest concern was based on the product photo, which looks like the desk has a flat foam cushion. I am most comfortable when I can angle the lap desk, so I really wanted a beanbag base. I read through a bunch of reviews and finally found one that made it seem like this lap desk had exactly that, so I took the chance and am so glad I did! I am so comfortable using this. It stays put on my lap, sits at a nice angle, and holds my phone perfectly. The small lip at the bottom prevents books, tablets, and e-readers from sliding so that you don’t need to hold it. The elastic strap in the corner is a nice little feature that can hold papers, pens, or in my case, my book tabs. This is well worth the $30 it costs!

I think I read about this in a NYT article because it never would have crossed my mind to buy one. But it has become indispensable. I have watched a lot of content on my laptop over the past pandemic year, and once I got the lap desk, all became easier and more comfortable - watching content, reading email, moving around. Simple but convenient. Features I love: the "stop" bar on the edge that prevent the laptop from sliding off; the small tray at the top where my phone sits for 2nd step authentication, etc.; the firm but shapable pillow bottom. You can try it and exchange it, but betting you'll want to keep it.

I've got two of these now. The microbeads in the cushion allow for a comfortable and level fit on your legs no matter how you're sitting. The phone holder is convenient for a phone or for an external SSD. The only downside is that it's not very wide, so there's very little room for a mouse (which I don't use, so no issue for me).

It would’ve been so pretty but it came damaged because it’s not sturdy. For the price I expected better quality.

I love this desk so much! I wish I'd bought it years ago. I use my Apple laptop in my lap constantly, and this desk is super comfortable. It gives my screen a lift so I'm not slouching so much. The beanie bottom means I can sit in whatever position I want and my computer will still be level and stable. And the bar at the front keeps my laptop from sliding forward. It's also gorgeous (I got a grey wood look). If you use your laptop all the time like I do, this is the perfect help.